What recommendations do you have for someone who had 60 cc fluid drained at 3 weeks post op after drainless tummy tuck?

January 4, 2016
Asked By:Lynne13 in North Carolina, NC

I had a seroma drained with 60 cc of fluid removed at 3 weeks post op from a drainless tummy tuck. Should I be limiting my activity so it doesn't fill again? My doctor didn't seem to give the impression it will fill again since it was only 60 cc of fluid, is that common, that 60cc means only one draining is needed. Is there anything else I should do to make sure it doesn't refill besides compression? Would ice for 20 minutes over the binder help?

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January 6, 2016

Answer: What recommendations do you have for someone who had 60 cc fluid drained at 3 weeks post op after drainless tummy tuck?

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Answer: Compression and regular follow ups with your doctor

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Answer: Compression and regular follow ups with your doctor

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January 5, 2016

Answer: Seroma after TT

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Answer: Seroma after TT

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Answer: Post Op Care

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Answer: Post Op Care

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Answer: Seroma

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Answer: Seroma

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